Fun (:
G.
German businessman registers "Watchtower" and "Awake!" trademarks, expects offer from JWs
by processor 27 Replies latest watchtower scandals
-
-
zeb
'We call on Mr. Resch to surrender the illegally and maliciously obtained trademarks immediately."....
or we will sue him for $4k a day until he does... ironic isnt it.
-
dubstepped
Whether he can legally keep them or not, this is hilarious.
-
menrov
It is funny and a bit surprised (if all is true) that he was able to register these 2 words as these words are too common to register. There are quite some B&B's in Spain that are called Awake (in Spanish). Same for watchtower. Too generic. The font and symbol can be registered if it is unique enough. I believe anyone can start a magazine and call it AWAKE NOW or WATCHTOWER MESSAGES. Just use different fonts and do not call it a religious magazine. Erotic underwear may be .... :-)
-
smiddy3
I`ll watch the outcome of this with interest whod`a thought ?
I wish him all success
-
pale.emperor
Brilliant!
Since waking up from this cult I find it highly ironic that there's a Jehovah's Witness magazine called Awake!
-
processor
Since waking up from this cult I find it highly ironic that there's a Jehovah's Witness magazine called Awake!
Just as brilliant as calling a lie "the truth" ...
-
EverApostate
I thought Jehovah owns these trademarks. Very disappointed now.
-
lastmanstanding
The Watchtower’s “2 inch brush” isn’t wide enough to cover this issue.
-
Corney
Unsurprisingly, the businessman's trademarks were cancelled pursuant to § 48 of the Trade Mark Act; this dispute apparently was settled.
https://register.dpma.de/DPMAregister/marke/register/3020172142460/DE
https://register.dpma.de/DPMAregister/marke/register/3020172142401/DE
Moreover, Watchtower Germany registered WACHTTURM (Watchtower) and Erwachet! (Awake!) trademarks in Austria, Germany and Switzerland (file from TMview database).